PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Kyle Falls (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kojo Dixon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kyle Falls had real problems making weight for this fight. After initially coming in at 171.7lbs, he had two hours to make the official fight weight. He made it but it will have taken a lot out of him to cut those extra few pounds. Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!

Falls
vs
Dixon

185 cm
21
185 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

182 cm
19
180 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Good kicks
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Kyle Falls!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Kojo Dixon!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Wesley Smith and Cecil Peabody.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Falls shoots in but Dixon avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Falls shoots in but Dixon avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Falls shoots in but no luck this time.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kyle Falls. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Falls shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Dixon as he avoids it easily.
Nice takedown defense from Dixon. No joy for Falls on that attempt.
Dixon tries to clinch there but Falls circles away.
Dixon is looking to clinch but Falls is avoiding it.

Dixon moves into range and clinches up with Falls.

Dixon turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Dixon controlling from side mount.
Falls is not content to let Dixon control the position.
Falls is looking to regain half guard here but Dixon keeps moving and retains side control.
Falls is working hard here to advance position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Falls can't do much from the bottom here.
Falls is not content to let Dixon control the position.
Falls is looking to reverse the position.
Falls tries to contro but end up mounted... ooooh, that's bad.
Falls can't escape the position.
Dixon looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Falls manages to regain half guard. Good work.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they both work up against the meshing.
Falls tries to roll over but Dixon keeps him under control.
Falls trying to hold on to Dixon's head to control him but Dixon postures up.
Falls is looking to improve his position.
Falls is breathing heavily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dixon trying to control from half guard but Falls is working away.
Falls is trying to control but Dixon manages to pass to mount!
Falls really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Falls has given up his back here.
Falls covering up well under a series of strikes from Dixon.

Falls defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Falls trying to survive by controlling the hands.

Dixon is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Falls rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Falls tries to roll over but Dixon keeps him under control.
Dixon thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Falls works his way to full guard. Good work.
Falls controlling Dixon's posture.
Dixon wants to control from the top but Falls keeps moving.
Falls wants to control the position but Dixon says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Falls is not content to let Dixon control the position.

Dixon is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Falls is just riding it out for now. Dixon eventually gives up the hold.
Falls is trying to control but can't.
Dixon trying to pass the guard but Falls defending well.
Falls moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.

Falls looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Dixon advances position into side control!
Falls tries to improve position but can't.
Dixon tries to score with some ground and pound. Falls controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kojo Dixon dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Falls shoots in but no luck this time.
Dixon throws and low kick but Falls moves out of range easily.
Falls shoots in but no luck this time.

Dixon scores a takedown into full mount!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Falls slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Falls keeping control of the position.
Dixon is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Falls tries to lock up and control but Dixon gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Falls bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Dixon is trying to control the position from the bottom.

Dixon looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Falls sitting in guard, not really doing much.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dixon controlling Falls's posture.

Falls drops back looking for a leg! Dixon is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Dixon manages to kick Falls off! Falls jumps back into Dixon's guard.
Falls looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Falls looking to sit in guard and control but Dixon gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Falls looking to sweep here. No luck so far.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Dixon passes Falls's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Dixon wants to control but Falls is keeping him busy.
Falls gets full guard.

Falls looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Dixon working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Kojo Dixon has got the better of the ground game so far.
Falls wants to sweep but no luck.

Falls looking for a guillotine here but Dixon defends easily.
Dixon lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Falls trying to control the position here.

Falls looking for a guillotine here but Dixon defends easily.
Dixon trying to control the position from guard on top but Falls is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Falls is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Falls stalling.
Falls tries to pass the half guard into mount. Dixon knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Dixon trying to control from the bottom.
Falls trying to mount his opponent but Dixon defends it.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Falls prevents Dixon from improving his position.

Falls looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Dixon tries to kick Falls off but Falls keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Dixon wants to control but Falls is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Dixon tries to get to full guard but Falls has control of the leg.
Falls content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Falls stops Dixon from getting back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kyle Falls dominated that second round.
That's time! Falls's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Dixon clinches with his opponent.
Falls jumps guard but Dixon stands there with Falls around his waist. Falls gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Dixon prevents the takedown attempt.
Falls wants a takedown but no success here.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kyle Falls. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Falls goes for a takedown in the clinch but Dixon prevents it.
Dixon gets underhooks to prevent Falls's takedown attempt.
Falls goes for a takedown in the clinch but Dixon prevents it.

Dixon jumps guard.
Falls wants to control from the top but Dixon keeps moving.
Dixon tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Falls trying to control the position from guard on top but Dixon is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Dixon looking for a guillotine here but Falls defends easily.

Falls avoids a guillotine attempt easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Falls sitting in guard here, content to control.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Dixon keeping full guard, as Falls tries to pass.
Dixon trying to control the position.
Dixon wants to sweep here but Falls controlling him for the moment.

Dixon looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Dixon keeping moving, preventing Falls from controlling successfully.
Dixon wants to sweep but no luck.
Falls controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Dixon throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Falls controlling from the top position.

The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Kyle Falls.

Falls shoots in for a takedown and gets it.

Dixon looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Falls prevents Dixon from improving his position.
Falls controlling the pace.
Dixon is trying to get back to full guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Falls stalling.
Dixon is looking to improve his position.
Falls not doing much here.

The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Kyle Falls.
Falls misses with a takedown attempt
and Dixon counters with a series of strikes. Falls will be more careful next time no doubt.
Falls keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Falls gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily

and Dixon counters into the clinch. Nicely done.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Falls jumps guard but Dixon stands there with Falls around his waist. Falls gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Falls prevents Dixon from breaking the clinch.
Dixon stops a takedown attempt from Falls.

Falls drags the fight down to the ground.

Falls has his feet on Dixon's thighs here. He's pushed Dixon off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Dixon screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:34 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Kyle Falls!